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What Neanderthal DNA Is Doing To Your Genome

March 1, 2017

Written byCuriosity Staff

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Humans and Neanderthals split from a common ancestor about 700,000 years ago, and the rest was history. Meaning, Neanderthals are gone, but about two percent of their DNA lives on with the human species. Those bits of DNA can control gene activity like your height, immune system, and more. Learn more about the affects of Neanderthal DNA on your genome in the following video, then explore some fun facts about Neanderthals.